Manipur Scholarship 2025: The Manipur government runs various scholarship schemes for students. These scholarships mainly provide financial assistance for the studies of students from the state. Some of the notable scholarships are: State Merit Scholarship, Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship, and other scholarships which are offered through various education departments or organizations. All the students who wish to apply can apply through online/ offline mode . See below to know more about Manipur Scholarship.
Manipur Scholarship 2025
- Scholarship of: Manipur Scholarship
- Resident Eligible: Manipur
- Organized By: Government of Manipur
- Application Start Date: 2025
- Application Last Date: -
- Apply Mode: Online/ Offline
- Official Website: manipureducation.gov.in
Manipur Scholarship 2025 All Scholarship Name & Other Details
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (100% CSS)
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme - CSS) is a scheme designed to help students from minority communities like Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis) who are economically weaker sections.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian/Parsi).
- Studying in Class 11, 12, Graduation, Post-Graduation, or Technical/Vocational courses in India.
- Should have secured at least 50% marks in the previous exam.
- Family annual income must be less than Rs.2 lakh.
Scholarship Amount:
- Admission + Tuition Fee: Up to Rs.7,000 per year.
- Maintenance Allowance: Rs.380 to Rs.1,200 per month depending on course level and whether student is hosteller or day scholar.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (100% CSS)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (100% CSS) is provided to students from minority communities studying in class IX and X. Its main objective is to encourage parents to send their children to school and reduce their financial burden.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must belong to a minority community.
- Studying in Class 9 or 10.
- Must have secured at least 50% marks previously.
- Annual family income less than Rs.1 lakh.
Scholarship Amount:
- Admission Fee: Up to Rs.500 per year.
- Tuition Fee: Rs.350 per month.
- Maintenance Allowance: Rs.100 per month (for 10 months).
Merit-Cum-Means Based Scholarship for Minority Students (100% CSS)
Merit-cum-average based scholarship for minority students is a government scheme that helps students from minority communities (such as Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis) who are studying in professional or technical courses. The aim of this scholarship is to help talented but financially weak students so that they can continue their higher education without facing financial problems.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must belong to a minority community.
- Must have scored minimum 50% marks.
- Pursuing professional/technical courses (engineering, medicine, management, etc.).
- Annual family income less than Rs.2.5 lakh.
Scholarship Amount:
- Course Fee: Up to Rs.20,000 per year.
- Maintenance Allowance: Rs.1,000 to 1,500 per month (hostellers get more).
PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SC Students
The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASWI) has a pre-matric component which aims to support academically meritorious students from OBC and SC, who are studying in class IX and X in recognized government or government-aided schools.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must belong to a SC/OBC category.
- Studying in Class 9 or 10.
- Must be studying in India in government/recognized school.
Scholarship Amount:
Generally around Rs.2,250 to 4,500 per year depending on guidelines.
State Competitive Scholarship Exam for Class 5 & 8
The State Competitive Scholarship Examination is a scholarship scheme conducted for students of classes V and VIII to encourage academic talent at the primary level. Through this examination, meritorious students of government and private schools get an opportunity to get financial assistance for their future studies.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students of Class 5 or 8 from any recognized school.
- Based on merit (written exam conducted by State Education Department).
National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMSE)
A central government scheme to support talented students from weaker sections of society for continuing their studies at the secondary stage.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students studying in Class 8.
- Must have secured at least 55% marks in Class 7 (relaxation of 5% for SC/ST students).
- Parental income should be below Rs. 1.5 lakh per annum.
Scholarship Amount:
- Rs.12,000 per year (Rs.1,000 per month).
State Competitive Scholarship Examination for Class 5 & 8
State-level exam to identify talented students in Class 5 and Class 8 and provide them scholarships for further education.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students of Class 5 or Class 8 enrolled in government or recognized schools.
Scholarship Amount:
- Varies state to state; usually ranges from Rs.100 to 500 per month.
Manipur Scholarship 2025 Important Documents:
- Aadhar Card
- Passport-size photo
- Minority community certificate (self-declaration).
- Income certificate.
- Bonafide certificate issued by Institution
- Previous year’s mark sheet.
- Admission Receipt
- Fee receipt from institution.
- Bank account details
- School certificate.
- School identity card or Bonafide certificate
How to Apply for Manipur Scholarship 2025
Online Application -
- Candidates need to visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scholarships.gov.in.
- Register (one-time registration, fill Aadhar, phone)
- Login & choose your state ("Manipur")
- Select the relevant scholarship scheme
- Fill in personal, academic & bank details
- Upload documents
- Submit your application & save the reference ID
- Institute/State verification — your school/college and Manipur's nodal office will verify.
Offline Application - (State Merit Scholarship)
- Certain state-level schemes (like the State Merit Scholarship) offer an offline option:
- Download the form from the Manipur Scholarship Portal
- Fill, attach documents, and submit it through your school/college for verification
Contact Details:
Email ID: contact@manipureducation.gov.in
Website: manipureducation.gov.in
Manipur Scholarship 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. Who can apply for Manipur Scholarship 2025?
- Answer: Students who are permanent residents of Manipur and meet the eligibility criteria (category, income limit, educational level) of the respective scholarship scheme can apply.
Q2. Where to apply for Manipur Scholarships?
- Answer: Most scholarships are applied online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.
Q3. What is the income limit for minority scholarships?
Answer:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship: Less than Rs.1 lakh/year
- Post-Matric Scholarship: Less than Rs.2 lakh/year
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Less than Rs.2.5 lakh/year
